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B1 Temptation C1 The Greek word for temptation is πειρασμός peirasmós (G3986). It means, depending on context, a test, a testing. In a good sense, this testing would be God allowing us to see our weaknesses and strengths. D1 Example of good E1 John 6:6 He said this to test him, because he knew…
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I’m not writing about physical, financial growth, government growth, but spiritual growth in the principles of a kingdom’s worldview and lifestyle. I am writing growth in the Christian viewpoint. I am writing a simplistic explanation. We can and will have growth in the things of God’s Kingdom or the things of the world. Definitions…
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Matthew 22:37 Jesus said to him, “Yous must love the Lord yours God with all yours heart, with all yours soul, and with all yours mind.” On this day to celebrate love to others especially our loved ones, the love for God is to be celebrated every day. Love is agape B1 This is…
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Before going on with Romans 9, someone quotes this passage. I wanted to think over the passage and study it. What a difference between a believer and non-believer. May we always pray and be ready to share the faith. I thank God for all His promises. 15 What harmony does Christ have with Satan?…
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It seems strange to me and many others that Jesus used parables instead of just telling them straightforwardly. Why? Let’s read the passage and some notes. Matthew 13 Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Sower 1 Jesus went out of the house that same day and sat by the seaside. 2 Great crowds were…
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In a neighborhood where we lived was a man, we called the Rainbow Man. He had a racy white car with rainbow running boards. The colors flowed in waves as he drove. At night, one could see the rainbow waves on the street under the car, too. He also drove with his windows down…
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What are we to forget, and what are do we to remember? Paul speaks to the Philippians and us. From my translation and annotated notes on Philippians 3:13-14. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it, but this one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind [me]…
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My annotated noted on Hebrews 3:12-14. Being faithful until the end of life. 12 Be careful, brothers, lest there be in any of youp an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God. [The slow slide into unbelief is a danger to all believers. There is the danger of something becoming a…
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When starting a new, we need to remind ourselves of our Christian renewal. We are to renew our commitment to holy living. Thus, we are to have a Biblical lifestyle and worldview. Romans Chapter 12 Do Not Conform To the World’s Ways 1 I implore youp, brothers, by the compassions of God, that youp…
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2 Timothy 3:12 NLT Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. We are taught first B1 To live godly lives C1 A life according to God’s standards D1 Be holy, which is a life separated from the lifestyle and worldview of the nonbelievers. 1 Peter…